The 308 nm Excimer laser for the treatment of psoriasis and inflammatory skin diseases

Overall, the 308 nm Excimer laser enables not only a more effective and safer UVB therapy than classical UV phototherapy, but also targeted irradiation in higher doses with a lower cumulative load, which results in faster healing of mainly circumscribed skin changes. This also applies to therapy-res...

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Published in:	Hautarzt 2018-01, Vol.69 (1), p.35-43
Main Authors:	Fritz, K, Salavastru, C
Format:	Article
Language:	ger
Subjects:	Combined Modality Therapy Dermatitis - surgery Humans Lasers, Excimer - therapeutic use Photochemotherapy Phototherapy Psoriasis - surgery Radiation Dosage Retreatment Treatment Outcome Ultraviolet Therapy
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Summary:	Overall, the 308 nm Excimer laser enables not only a more effective and safer UVB therapy than classical UV phototherapy, but also targeted irradiation in higher doses with a lower cumulative load, which results in faster healing of mainly circumscribed skin changes. This also applies to therapy-resistant residual lesions which, despite systemic therapy, did not diminish. Combination therapies usually improve the result and enable the dose of UVB and systemic medication to be reduced. Excimer laser therapy can be used for an increasing number of skin diseases, especially those that respond to phototherapy or photochemotherapy.
ISSN:	1432-1173